Last Updated on October 10, 2010 11:00 am by Anthony Rome
2010 NFL Week 5 Injury Report
Before making any wagers on this weekend’s slate in the NFL, make sure you check out our 2010 NFL Week 5 Injury Report.
Below you’ll find the notable injuries for every game this week in the NFL.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills, 1:00PM ET
The good news for the Jaguars this week is that Maurice Jones-Drew’s ankle is fine and he was able to practice. As for the Bills, safety Bryan Scott (knee) was unable to practice, as was linebacker Keith Ellison (knee) and cornerback Terrence McGee (back).
Denver Broncos vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1:00PM ET
Champ Bailey did not practice and neither did Jamal Williams, but both situations were non-injury reported. The bad news for the Broncos is that running back Knowshon Moreno (hamstring) was unable to practice and probably will not play on Sunday. For the Ravens, Jared Gaither is once again out, as is defensive end Paul Kruger (knee). Ray Rice (knee), however, will play after practicing all week.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00PM ET
The Chiefs are healthy coming off their bye week, although defensive end Tyson Jackson has been hampered by a knee injury. For the Colts, Anthony Gonzalez (ankle), Bob Sanders (biceps), Donald Brown (hamstring) and Mike Hart (knee) are either out or doubtful.
Green Bay Packers vs. Washington Redskins, 1:00PM ET
The Packers are severely banged up. Morgan Burnett (knee) has been placed on IR and Nick Barnett (wrist) may join him soon. Brandon Chillar (shoulder) and Mark Tauscher (shoulder) are both doubtful. For the Skins, Clinton Portis (groin) may soon be placed on IR, although safety LaRon Landry was able to practice despite a wrist injury.
St. Louis Rams vs. Detroit Lions, 1:00PM ET
The big injury news for the Rams is that running back Steven Jackson was able to practice and says he feels great. Sam Bradford will also get receiver Laurent Robinson (ankle) back this week in the passing game. Matthew Stafford once again did not practice for the Lions, although running back Jahvid Best (toe) should play.
Chicago Bears vs. Carolina Panthers, 1:00PM ET
The biggest news for this game is that Jay Cutler will not play because of a concussion, which means Todd Collins will start. For the Panthers, Jeff Otah (knee), Steve Smith (ankle) and Jamar Williams (neck) are all out.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00PM ET
The Bucs are relatively healthy coming out of their bye, most notably at tight end where Kellen Winslow was able to practice despite being nagged by a knee injury. For the Bengals, Brandon Shipley is out with a concussion, although cornerback Jonathan Joseph (forearm) was able to practice.
Atlanta Falcons vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:00PM ET
The Falcons are almost completely healthy despite there being some concerns about Curtis Lofton (knee) and Sean Weatherspoon (ankle). Josh Cribbs (ankle) was able to practice for the Browns, as was Jerome Harrison (thigh) and Brian Robiskie (hamstring). Quarterback Jake Delhomme has been limited, but he should play this Sunday.
New York Giants vs. Houston Texans, 1:00PM ET
Keith Bulluck (toe), Mathias Kiwaunka (neck) and Kenny Phillips (knee) did not practice this week for the Giants, although running back Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle) says he’s a full go. For the Texans, Andre Johnson will play after missing last week with a high ankle sprain.
New Orleans Saints vs. Arizona Cardinals, 4:05PM ET
The Saints might be the most banged up team in the NFC next to the Packers. Reggie Bush (fibula), Pierre Thomas (ankle) and Tracy Porter (knee) are either out or doubtful, while quarterback Drew Brees continues to be hampered by a knee injury. As for the Cardinals, receivers Steve Breaston (knee) and Early Doucet (groin) both will not play.
Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys, 4:15PM ET
The Titans could be without Justin Gage and Sen’Derrick Marks (knee), although Tony Brown (knee) should play after practicing all week. For the Cowboys, rookie receiver Dez Bryant (ribs) practiced all week and should play.
San Diego Chargers vs. Oakland Raiders, 4:15PM ET
Larry English (foot) will not play for the Chargers, although Shawne Merriman (calf) should. Michael Bush will have to take over the rushing load for the Raiders because a hamstring injury will sideline Darren McFadden. Receiver Chaz Schiliens (knee), guard Robert Gallery (hamstring) and defensive tackle John Henderson (foot) did not practice this week.
Sunday Night Football:
Philadelphia Eagles vs. San Francisco 49ers, 8:20PM ET
The big news here is that Michael Vick (ribs) will not play and that means Kevin Kolb will start for Philadelphia. Asante Samuel (concussion) LeSean McCoy (rib) and Riley Cooper (concussion) did not practice. Outside of tight end Delanie Walker (ankle), the 49ers are healthy.
Monday Night Football:
Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Jets, 8:30PM ET
Brett Favre was limited in practice due to a right elbow injury, although the Vikings are relatively healthy on a whole. Calvin Pace (foot) was able to practice this week for the Jets, as was Jason Taylor (elbow). Darrelle Revis (hamstring) was limited, but there’s a chance he’ll play on Monday night.